SEC's Top 25 players: No. 5 AJ McCarron

Published: Sunday, July 21, 2013 at 12:00 p.m.

Last Modified: Saturday, July 20, 2013 at 10:29 p.m.

Gatorsports.com counts down this season's standout players in the nation's toughest conference.

No. 5 AJ McCarron

Position: Quarterback

School: Alabama

Height: 6-foot-4

Weight: 214 pounds

Year: Senior

Why he's No. 5: McCarron has been all about winning during his college career. He's led Alabama to a 24-2 record and back-to-back national titles in two seasons as a starter. In 2012, McCarron threw a school-record 26 TD passes and went 291 pass attempts between interceptions in a stretch from 2011 to 2012. McCarron has passed for 5,956 yards during his Alabama career with a touchdown-to-interception ratio of 49 to 8. He'll be counted on to lead Alabama's balanced offense again this season, which should feature a mix of throws downfield and carries by running back T.J. Yeldon.

<p><i>Gatorsports.com counts down this season's standout players in the nation's toughest conference.</i></p><p><b>No. 5 AJ McCarron</b></p><p><b>Position:</b> Quarterback</p><p><b>School:</b> Alabama</p><p><b>Height:</b> 6-foot-4</p><p><b>Weight:</b> 214 pounds</p><p><b>Year:</b> Senior</p><p><b>Why he's No. 5:</b> McCarron has been all about winning during his college career. He's led Alabama to a 24-2 record and back-to-back national titles in two seasons as a starter. In 2012, McCarron threw a school-record 26 TD passes and went 291 pass attempts between interceptions in a stretch from 2011 to 2012. McCarron has passed for 5,956 yards during his Alabama career with a touchdown-to-interception ratio of 49 to 8. He'll be counted on to lead Alabama's balanced offense again this season, which should feature a mix of throws downfield and carries by running back T.J. Yeldon.</p>